The largest blood vessel in the body is an artery called the _____________.?
A) aorta
B) inferior vena cava
C) pulmonary artery
D) superior vena cava
A
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A patient has been diagnosed with fungal otitis externa (otomycosis). The nurse correctly explains that for the first course of treatment the patient should expect:
a. acidifying drops for 1 week. b. antibiotic ear drops. c. intravenous (IV) antifungal agents. d. oral antibiotics.
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